HE RELIED ON JEHOVAH FOR SUPPORT - Conclusion

 We need Jehovah's support to keep zealously preaching in the face of opposition today. (Revelation 12:17) Why can you be certain that Jehovah will support you? Consider Jehovah's prayer recorded in John chapter 17. Jesus asked Jehovah to watch over the apostles, and Jehovah answered that request. The book of Acts reports how he helped the apostles to preach zealously despite persecution. In his prayer, Jesus also asked Jehovah to watch over those who would faith in the apostle's preaching. That includes you. Jehovah has not stopped answering Jesus' prayer; he will help you just as he helped the apostles. - JOHN 17:11, 15, 20.

Even if it turns out to be more difficult to preach the good news with zeal as the end draws close, we will receive all the support we need. (Luke 21:12-15) Like Jesus and his apostles, we let people decide whether to listen or not, and we avoid needless conflict. Even when our work is restricted, our brothers have been able to keep declaring the good news because they rely on Jehovah, not on their own strength.  Just as in the first century Jehovah gave power to his servants, today he gives his power so that "the preaching might be fully accomplished" to satisfaction. (2 Timothy 4:17) You can be certain that if you rely on Jehovah, you will be able to keep preaching with zeal.

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